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Hosted by Adam Pash and Adam Dachis.

Learn tips and tricks for everything from computers to brewing coffee. Want to learn how to make a touch-screen stylus from a candy wrapper? Done. Need to open a beer bottle with paper? Right here. Whether you want to be productive or just have fun, this show will help you get it done. Read More

Automate Everything, and Make Your Computer Work For You!

Sunday, November 6th, 2011 – running time 10:54

This week on Lifehacker, we're going to show you how to make all your technology work for you. Learn how to automate your home, automate monotonous computer tasks, automate backups, and a whole lot more.

This week on Lifehacker, we're going to show you how to make all your technology work for you. Learn how to automate your home, automate monotonous computer tasks, automate backups, and a whole lot more. This is Lifehacker, episode 34.

Home Automation

Home automation allows you to control your lights, doors, air conditioning and more.

00:57 | Play

Automate Anything Without Coding

Want to automate your computer, but don't know how to code? Try out these tricks for Windows and Mac.

03:06 | Play

Automate Your iPhone, Android and Desktop Backups

Backing up your data is essential, but it's hard to remind yourself to do it. Use these tools for iOS, Android and your desktop.

03:59 | Play

Automate Anything in Photoshop

If you find yourself doing a lot of the same actions in Photoshop, try automating them.

07:34 | Play

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Show Title:
Lifehacker
Description:
Learn tips and tricks for everything from computers to brewing coffee. Want to learn how to make a touch-screen stylus from a candy wrapper? Done. Need to open a beer bottle with paper? Right here. Whether you want to be productive or just have fun, this show will help you get it done.
Categories:
How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Mar 21, 2011
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Credits
Adam Pash (Host)